NHK World-Japan, the 24-hour international English-language TV channel from Japan's NHK, is set to show a two-part series on the devastating tsunami of March 11, 2011. ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders call for support under coronavirus emergency
Japanese business leaders said Thursday support will be necessary for struggling firms under a second state of emergency over the novel coronavirus in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures, while ... ( read original story ...)
As Olympics loom, Japanese approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine unlikely till May
Japan probably won't approve the new COVID-19 vaccine until May as local clinical trials play out, generating uncertainty about the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: as Olympics Loom, Japanese Approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Unlikely Till May
Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine is unlikely to win approval in Japan until May due to requirements for local clinical trials, the distributor said, casting doubt over a nationwide vaccination rollout ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Declares State of Emergency in Tokyo Area After Days of Hesitation
Fast-rising coronavirus case counts and deaths forced Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to act, but some say the restrictions — mostly voluntary — won’t be enough. ( read original story ...)
Japan in 2021: Key Events in the Year Ahead
January 20 US presidential inauguration. March 11 Tenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. March 11 One year since ... ( read original story ...)
Snow Lake urges MGM Resorts International to sell 20% of China business – letter
Investment firm Snow Lake Capital on Wednesday urged MGM Resorts International to sell 20% of its China business to a strategic partner, calling it a "win-win transaction" for all. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Kirin beer executive questions sweeping shutdown of Tokyo late-night bars
The head of Kirin Holdings' beer business on Wednesday questioned the across-the-board closure of late-night bars and restaurants around Tokyo, saying some establishments had already introduced ... ( read original story ...)
Japan service-sector activity falls for 11th month in December – PMI
Activity in Japan's services sector extended its run of declines to the 11th month in December, a private sector survey showed, as a new wave of coronavirus infections led to a contraction in business ... ( read original story ...)
Dirbato Joins Medallia Partner Program in Japan
Manabu Oura, Head of Japan at Medallia said ... AI technology to reveal personalized and predictive insights that can drive action with tremendous business results. Using Medallia Experience Cloud, ... ( read original story ...)
The JAPAN TECH Pavilion at the All-digital CES2021: Showcasing Leading Technologies From Japanese Companies, Universities, and Local Governments
Introducing advanced technologies from Japanese companies, universities, and local governments at the JAPAN TECH pavilion [In-person Exhibition] “CES2021 JAPAN TECH @b8ta” CES Exhibit Experience Area ... ( read original story ...)
Japan auto sales plunged 11.5% last year in biggest drop since 2011
Sales saw the most extreme fall in nine years, according to data from industry bodies. Car demand usually grows toward April but uncertainty remains as COVID-19 cases surge. ( read original story ...)
UAE- NHK WORLD-JAPAN to explore Mega-Tsunami
First-hand footage, insights, eyewitness reportsTOKYO, JAPAN - - 5 January 2021 - , the 24-hour international English-language TV ch ... ( read original story ...)
What Will Tokyo’s Second State of Emergency Mean?
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is considering declaring a state of emergency in Tokyo and surrounding areas, as Covid-19 infections and the number of people in serious condition reach record levels. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bourse sets out sustainable investing pathway
With more market players taking into consideration the environmental and social impact of their investment decisions, Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. and its parent company made available a handbook to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Dreams of Self-Reliance Still Depend on Japan Inc.
Rising ambitions on the mainland to compete in high-end manufacturing are creating a boom for machinery companies. ( read original story ...)